Building record MDR2765 - Cross base, All Saints' churchyard, Brailsford
Type and Period (1)
- CROSS (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Full Description
The medieval socle or base stands at the east end of the grave of Charles Henry Fairfax, separate from the Saxon shaft [see SMR 17203] which stands at the west end. The socle consists of an undecorated dressed sandstone block with worn chamfered corners. In the top there is a rectangular socket which measures 36cm by 28cm, which gives an indication of the scale and shape of the missing medieval cross shaft. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR18755 Scheduling record: English Heritage. 1984. Scheduling Notification: A-S high cross shaft & med cross base in the churchyard of All Saints' Church. 23346.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2449 4126 (13m by 13m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRAILSFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1350
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Record last edited
Oct 22 2025 12:45PM